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EOS 1N / 1NRS : How DEP(Depth of Field) mode works.

Article ID: ART101387 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

How DEP (Depth of Field) mode works.

Solution

This mode places everything between two freely set points in the foreground and background within the zone of focus, effective for making sure everyone in a large group picture or everything in a landscape photo is rendered sharp. After you designate the near and far points in the scene, the camera automatically sets the required depth of field then set the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure. The near and far points can be designated using the selected focusing point in manual focusing point selection mode or using the center point in automatic focusing point selection mode

  • Depth of field AE is not possible when the lens focus mode switch is set to "M". Make sure the focus mode switch is set to "AF"

 Using Manual Focusing Point Selection Mode

Select the desired focusing point

While pressing the shooting mode selector, turn the main dial until "DEP" appears in the LCD panel

Release the shooting mode selector

Place the selected focusing point on the nearest point you want in focus (point 1), then press the shutter button halfway.

  • When the in-focus indicator and "dep 1" light up in the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter button

Place the same focusing point on the farthest point you want in focus (point 2), then press the shutter button halfway again

  • When in-focus indicator and "dep 2" lights up in the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter button

Compose the picture and press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture and focus for the designated depth of field

  • The correct aperture value for the designated depth of field and the corresponding shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel
  • If you remove you finger from the shutter button, the display changes to "dep" and aperture value
  • The exposure is determined immediately before the shutter is released

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture

Using Automatic Focusing Point Selection Mode

In automatic focusing point selection mode, use the center focusing point to designate the near and far focusing points. Otherwise the basic procedure is the same as for Depth of Field AE using a Manual Focusing Point Selection Mode

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